Feedback on a theoretical player development strategy please

[Gangor]

So I've bought in a bunch of young players without work permits with the idea of loaning them out until they are allowed to play for me. I have one defensive midfielder who is great (might do a job for a good league 1 or poor championship team at 18) but he's unambitious and has poor determination. 

The theory I came up with is to intentionally loan him to a team which will only offer "backup" playing time with the idea that he will be low down on the influence pecking list and therefore be more likely to be influenced by the team personality. 

What do you think? Has anyone tried this before and how did it work out? Does anyone have a better suggestion?